I need to stop eating after dinner

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I am in the pre phase, but trying to improve habits, and heck maybe even lose some weight!

I have been tracking my food and notice that I do pretty good during the day - high Protein, wholesome foods, lots of fruits and veggies. After dinner, I seem to go to heck. I try not having junk in the house, but I seem to be constantly wanting to eat. If we don't have dessert, I will have a bowl of Cereal. It is just a very strong desire to eat starting about 2 hours after dinner.< /p>

About 5 years ago I lost 85 pounds on WEight Watchers and I had to break myself of the habit of eating in the middle of the night. Seriously, I would wake up in the middle of the night really hungry and not be able to get back to sleep. I had to really force myself to just STOP and that habit has not returned. (I believe now that i was waking due to undiagnosed sleep apnea).

So, i would love to hear some tricks and tips from people who have successfully beaten the "eating after dinner" challenge.

[kellyw74 258]

I exercise after dinner. I find that it makes me not hungry to exercise and takes my mind off eating. I then shower when I am done and go to bed.!!

I am then done for the night! I don't get up in the middle of the night and eat, only to pee.

Try going for a walk if you get the urge to eat after dinner. Make that a habit instead of eating! Call someone on the phone. Play with your dog. Find other things to do to keep yourself occupied.

Kelly

[Rootman 1,101]

I eat a few saltine crackers and limit myself to a max of 3. Takes the edge off and helps me sleep. Not too high in calories.